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Aug. 24, 2026
Long Island's Self-Serve Stands
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May 20, 2026
At the End of the Block: Long Island Homes with Private Beach Access
Most people know about towns like Babylon or Oyster Bay having access to Long Island's beaches, BUT for those Long Islanders who have bought into one of Long Island's best kept secrets, they have life-hacked Long Island and have access to a private beach at the end of their …
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March 31, 2026
Long Island's Most Exclusive Communities Only Accessible by Bridge or Boat
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Long Island is known for its seamless stretch of neighborhoods, all connected by parkways, side streets, and backroads. But, there are a select number of communities that feel entirely separate. These hidden destinations are places you can only reach by crossing a bridge or, in some cases, by boat.
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Feb. 17, 2026
Five Must-Visit Restaurants for Chinese New Year (Long Island Edition)
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I recently spoke with Andrea Chen, Senior Vice President of Iaquinta Real Estate, who shared some fascinating facts about Chinese (Lunar) New Year and five must-visit Chinese restaurants to celebrate the start of the Year of the Fire Horse!
February 17th, 2026
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Feb. 10, 2026
The Long Island Valentine's Day Guide
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Long Island has everything you need to have the perfect weekend celebrating LOVE! Whether you're in a relationship, single, have kids, or don't, check out this Valentine's Day Guide for fun things to do!
February 10th, 2026
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The Long …
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Jan. 25, 2026
Iconic Long Island Sledding Locations
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Check out these iconic Long Island sledding locations on the BEST sledding day of the year!
January 25th, 2026
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A New York State of Emergency is a Long Islanders’ green light for …
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Jan. 19, 2026
10 Cozy Cold-Weather Hobbies (Long Island Edition)
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Check out the perfect, cozy cold-weather hobbies to do on Long Island!
January 19th, 2026
Written by Emma Behrens
10 Cozy Cold-Weather Hobbies (Long Island Edition)
It’s January… you’re cold… and bored… now what? Iaquinta Real Estate’s got you covered. …
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Jan. 9, 2026
Five Favorite Long Island Communities for NYC Transplants!
Below are five of my favorite Long Island communities for NYC transplants, each with its own unique character and popular appeal.
January 9th, 2026
Written by Al Iaquinta
Five Favorite Long Island Communities for NYC Transplants!
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Jan. 6, 2026
The Ultimate 2026 Long Island Bucket List: A Month-to-Month Guide to Living Local
This is your month-to-month guide to living local...the Ultimate 2026 Long Island Bucket List!
January 6th, 2026
Written by Emma Behrens
The Ultimate 2026 Long Island Bucket List: A Month-to-Month Guide to Living Local
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Dec. 30, 2025
“Noon” Year’s Eve Activities of Long Island!
Check out the official Iaquinta Real Estate guide to the best "Noon" Year's Eve activities for the babies and toddlers of Long Island!
December 30th, 2025
Written by Emma Behrens
“Noon” Year’s Eve Activities of Long Island!
One of the biggest …
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